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La Braja sits quietly among the rolling hills of Monferrato, in the small town of Montemagno, Asti. For decades, this family-run restaurant has been a destination for those seeking the genuine flavours of Piedmontese cuisine. The kitchen follows the rhythm of the seasons, drawing on the region’s finest ingredients: porcini mushrooms, truffles from Monferrato and Alba, and game.
The menu is a celebration of local heritage. Handmade agnolotti, filled with three meats, and tajarin – thin, egg-rich pasta – are prepared daily. One of the restaurant’s signature creations is the pansotto all’uovo, a delicate egg pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, served as a true embrace of authentic taste. The vitello tonnato and Fassone beef crudo are classics executed with care.
For a second course, the spalla di vitello in salsa al Ruchè stands out: slow-cooked shoulder of veal, bathed in the aromatic red wine of the same name, a perfect marriage of meat and territory.
La Braja’s commitment to quality has earned it a Michelin recommendation, a nod to its consistent excellence and deep respect for Piedmontese traditions. The restaurant also offers a carefully selected wine list, with local bottles that complement the earthy, robust dishes.
Whether you choose from the à la carte or the tasting menu, the welcome is warm, the setting unpretentious, and the cooking – rooted in the past yet quietly confident – speaks for itself.
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